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Hexapod External Fixator Systems

Principles and Current Practice in Orthopaedic Surgery

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Editors:
  1. Marco Massobrio

    1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “Sapienza” - University of Rome, Rome, Italy

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  2. Redento Mora

    1. Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, “Città di Pavia” Institute University Hospital, School of Medicine, Pavia, Italy

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  • Describes the indications, current use, strengths and limitations of hexapod external fixator systems

  • Gathers contributions by leading international experts on the use of hexapodalic external fixators

  • Offers detailed, systematic descriptions of primary and secondary deformities of the limbs, and their treatment using hexapod external fixators

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. History and Evolution of Hexapod External Fixators

    • Pasquale Sessa, Giulia Biancucci, Annamaria Dell’Unto, Marco Massobrio
    Pages 1-10

  3. Mathematical and Physical Principles

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
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    2. Mathematics of the Hexapod

      • Giancarlo Ruocco, Alfonso Alessandro Tanga
      Pages 13-18

    3. Characteristics and Usage Modalities. Main Systems

      • Marco Massobrio, Pasquale Sessa, Giovanni Pellicanò, Pasquale Farsetti
      Pages 19-34

    4. Material Properties Related to Requirements of Hexapodalic Systems

      • Michele Ortolani, Alessandro Alfonso Tanga
      Pages 35-40

  4. Clinical Applications of Hexapod External Fixator

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 41-41
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    2. Hexapod External Fixation for Fractures and Nonunions

      • Gerard A. Sheridan, Austin T. Fragomen, S. Robert Rozbruch
      Pages 43-56

    3. Hexapod External Fixators in the Treatment of Axial and Rotation Deformities and Limb Length Discrepancies

      • Dror Paley, Craig Robbins
      Pages 57-110

    4. Hexapod External Fixators in Bone Defect Treatment

      • Redento Mora, Luisella Pedrotti, Barbara Bertani, Gabriella Tuvo, Anna Maccabruni
      Pages 111-131

    5. Hexapod External Fixators in Paediatric Deformities

      • Silvio Boero, Simone Riganti, Giulio Marrè Brunenghi, Luigi Aurelio Nasto
      Pages 133-152

    6. Hexapod External Fixators in Ankle and Foot Deformity Correction

      • Leonid Nikolaevich Solomin
      Pages 153-197

    7. Hexapod External Fixators in Articular Stiffness Treatment

      • Leonid Nikolaevich Solomin
      Pages 199-238

    8. Problems, Challenge, Complications in Hexapod External Fixation Systems. Contraindications

      • Redento Mora, Luisella Pedrotti, Barbara Bertani, Gabriella Tuvo, Anna Maccabruni
      Pages 239-246

  5. Special Applications, Biological and Economical Aspects of Hexapod External Fixators

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 247-247
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    2. Ancillary Usage of Hexapod External Fixators

      • Marco Massobrio, Giovanni Pellicanò, Pasquale Sessa, Pasquale Farsetti
      Pages 249-267

    3. External to Internal Fixation Conversion Timing: Infectivologist’s Perspectives

      • Anna Maccabruni, Redento Mora, Luisella Pedrotti, Barbara Bertani, Gabriella Tuvo
      Pages 269-272

    4. Ionizing Radiation Exposure

      • Francesco Collamati, Riccardo Faccini, Carlo Mancini-Terracciano, Elena Solfaroli Camillocci
      Pages 273-284

    5. Economic Burden and Practical Considerations

      • Redento Mora, Luisella Pedrotti, Anna Maccabruni, Barbara Bertani, Gabriella Tuvo
      Pages 285-289

  6. Principles of Deformity’s Geometry

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 291-291
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About this book

This book provides a thorough description of hexapod external fixators, from the theoretical basis to their practical application. Indications and practical use in current Orthopaedic practice are addressed in detail, offering the reader essential insights into the strengths and limitations of these devices. The main aspects covered, include primary (congenital) and secondary (acquired) deformities of the limbs: the etiology, pathomechanics, clinics, technical “tips and tricks” and suggested frame assemblies are presented.
Each chapter addresses a specific Orthopaedic problem and includes representative clinical cases commented on by the authors. Illustrations and X-ray images support the discussion of the various themes treated in the textbook.  Special attention is also given to deformity morphology and the consequent geometry of correction, as well as economical aspects and the biological risks of radiation exposure. A review of current nomenclature in external fixation is also provided as a quick-reference resource.
Offering clear and straightforward descriptions of these devices and their current use in practice, prepared by leading international experts, this book will benefit expert surgeons and residents alike.


Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “Sapienza” - University of Rome, Rome, Italy

    Marco Massobrio

  • Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, “Città di Pavia” Institute University Hospital, School of Medicine, Pavia, Italy

    Redento Mora

About the editors

Marco Massobrio is an Aggregate Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at “Sapienza” University of Rome and the past President (years 2018-2020) of the Italian Society of External Fixation (SIFE). As Chief Surgeon of the Unit for pelvic and complex trauma of lower limbs at the Policlinico Umberto I in Rome, he has over 30 years of experience in the field of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, with a special interest in primary and secondary limb deformity correction and bone defect reconstruction, mainly by means of external fixator devices. For the past 10 years, he has been using computer- assisted hexapod external fixators for the treatment of complex deformities.


Redento Mora is a Full Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University of Pavia and is Chief Surgeon of the Orthopaedic Unit at the "Istituto di Cura Città di Pavia". He has a special interest in the treatment of congenital and acquired limb deformities, post-traumatic bone loss and non-unions. He has considerable experience in bone regeneration, the use of circular external fixation for bone transport, and the use of computer-assisted hexapod external fixators.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Hexapod External Fixator Systems

  • Book Subtitle: Principles and Current Practice in Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Editors: Marco Massobrio, Redento Mora

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40667-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-40666-0Published: 01 June 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-40669-1Published: 02 June 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-40667-7Published: 31 May 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 311

  • Number of Illustrations: 38 b/w illustrations, 157 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Surgical Orthopedics, Traumatic Surgery

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